SUNO and Other AI Tools: Are They Helping Us, or Are They Taking Things From Us?
- Beste Bankası
- 5 days ago
- 3 min read
AI-powered music production tools have become widespread in recent years. Many users, eager to see how their compositions would sound, upload their works, which they haven't been able to work on for years, to these platforms to get quick results. While these tools offer convenience, there is a serious risk that should not be overlooked: the transfer of copyrights and control over the work without even realizing it.
At Beste Bankası, our aim is not to reject the conveniences offered by technology; rather, it is to inform our users and warn them about potential issues that could lead to a loss of rights.
1. You could lose control over everything you upload to AI tools.
Many AI platforms share a common clause in their terms of use: the right to use, reproduce, store, modify, and sublicense the content you upload worldwide, indefinitely, and irrevocably.
What does this mean?
Your voice recordings,
Your melodies,
The words you wrote,
Your missing compositions,
Your notes and reference files…
The data is not simply processed and deleted by the system once; instead, it becomes part of a persistent data pool for model training. Furthermore, this data can be transferred to other companies that the platform is affiliated with or will partner with in the future.
This means the content you upload doesn't just remain a "test"; it becomes a resource that the system can use indefinitely.
2. The music produced is not limited to you: Similar music may be released to other users.
Another important point is this:
The outputs generated by artificial intelligence are not specific to a user. The same melody, rhythm, lyric form, or overall structure may be given to another user.
This creates the following risk:
You upload a very original chorus,
The system learns this and incorporates it into its model.
Another user types a command with similar characteristics,
And a derivative of your melody is produced for it.
Can you claim any rights in this situation? No. Because the rights to the content you uploaded no longer belong solely to you.
3. Saying "I'm just trying" won't protect you.
Many users believe they are conducting small experiments for entertainment purposes. However, the terms of use do not differentiate between entertainment and commercial use.
Whether your account is premium or not, by making a deposit you agree to the same terms and conditions.
Because:
To test an idea,
Listening to a song that isn't ready,
Uploading a melody recording out of curiosity
It can even lead to copyright loss.
4. Uploading your work means you are directly feeding the artificial intelligence.
Every file you submit to the system directly contributes to the model's development. This means:
Your style, your harmony, your melody
The model is processed into the shared data pool.
Traces of this can be seen in other projects or other user outputs.
And you cannot claim any rights over any of them.
Being part of technological advancement is a good thing, but the uncontrolled dissemination of an artist's work could create serious problems in the future.
5. This is not a scare tactic, but a call for awareness.
At Beste Bankası, we support the development of the digital music ecosystem. When used correctly, artificial intelligence tools are powerful instruments that accelerate and inspire production processes.
However, when it comes to copyright, losing control can have irreversible consequences. Therefore, it is vital that our users act consciously, knowing which platform requests which rights before making a decision.
So what should you do?
✔ Do not upload any works that are commercial or have future commercialization potential to artificial intelligence platforms.
✔ If the lyrics or melody belong to you, choose secure platforms that do not result in copyright transfer.
✔ Be sure to read the terms of use; a "short trial" could result in a significant loss of rights.
✔ Use controlled, local, and reliable systems to store and manage your work.
Every artwork you upload to Beste Bankası belongs solely to you. Your copyrights are protected, and no data is transferred to third parties. Our mission is to safeguard and protect the intellectual property of artists.
Conclusion: Are AI tools friends or rivals?
In reality, they are neither. When used correctly, artificial intelligence is a powerful part of the creative process; when used incorrectly, it can directly interfere with your copyrights.
The most important thing is to make your decision knowing what rights you are granting. At Beste Bankası, our aim is to defend the rights of the producer and provide the right guidance for informed use.
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